b'GROUND SUPPORTSLC31Security was another challenge. Because passengers on multiple flights descended theBusing passengers to and from remote hardstands helped same ramp and then veered off toward differentmaintain operations during terminal construction. areas for their flights, SLC stationed security staff at each portal to make sure travelers had the proper ticket to enter that area.Preparing for More ExpansionIn October 2025, Wyatt cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of 10 new gates, six additional concessions, two members-only lounges and other new passenger amenities. With all of the hardstands decommissioned and most of the multibillion-dollar construction complete, post-project analysis is already underway. Jordan Cammack, construction manager from the joint venture of Holder Construction and Big-D Construction, is officially a big fan of the flexibility that hardstands offer. So isJORDAN CAMMACKStetson, from the project management side of the project team. Airports often think of hardstands as a temporary this is kind of what we have to suffer through project; and then out they go, Stetson says. But hardstands can help airports explore expansion and allow airlines to try out new route service, he adds. Wyatt calls their use at SLC a family operation because the entire airport had to pitch in to achieve success. While using hardstands wasnt ideal for anyone, he says the team did its best to mitigate issues and50 Years make conditions as comfortable as possible for passengers.Delivering We talked with Delta and all the airlinesProjects that about the hardstand operation, and weMoves the listened very carefully to what we heard, heWorld Forwardrelates. Even though it had its challenges, it wasnt a hard decision to decide to go forward with. In the beginning, we may not have fully appreciated the challenges to ourProgram Managementpassenger base, but there wasnt much thatProject Managementwe could have done differently.Construction ManagementUltimately, the strategy was so successfulPlanning Oversightthat the new airport includes hardstands forDesign Managementfuture expansion. If they are needed for aAdvisory Servicesshort-term event, such as the 2034 Olympics, SLC will be ready with a quick solution. www.hillintl.com Meanwhile, Concourse B is slated for (800) 283-4088 Salt Lake City International Airport, Airport completion this fall.Redevelopment ProgramAirportImprovement.comMarch | April 2026'